has agreed to send him to Elis, but that he is setting a price on his head of 20 minae (pounds) if he does not return. Act 2.3 (cont.)–3.1 (385–497): trochaic septenarii (113 lines) Tyndarus and Philocrates say an emotional farewell. Philocrates praises Tyndarus' kindness towards him. Tyndarus begs him not to abandon him once he is home. Hegio then takes Philocrates off to arrange for a passport and money for the journey. When they have gone, the parasite Ergasilus returns from the forum complaining that he has been unable to get a better invitation that Hegio's. He says he is going to the harbour to search there also. Tyndarus is betrayed Act 3.2–3.4 (498–540): mixed metres (43 lines) Hegio returns bringing another prisoner, Aristophontes, who has told him that he knows Philocrates. Hegio takes him into the house. Tyndarus immediately runs out of the house crying that he is ruined and cannot now escape. While Tyndarus is still lamenting, Hegio brings Aristophontes outside. Act 3.4 (cont.) (541–658): trochaic septenarii (118 lines) Aristophontes immediately recognises Tyndarus and says that he is not Philocrates but his slave. Tyndarus tries to claim that Aristophontes is a madman, but eventually Hegio, after asking Aristophontes to describe the real Philocrates, learns the truth. Despair turns to joy Act 3.5 (659–767): iambic senarii (109 lines) Hegio, furious that he has been tricked out of the chance to redeem his son, accuses Tyndarus of unfaithfulness. Tyndarus attempts to defend himself, and Aristophontes, realising too late what he has done, begs Hegio to forgive Tyndarus, but in vain. Hegio orders his guards to take Tyndarus off immediately to the stone-quarries for punishment. He takes Aristophontes back to join the other captives at his brother's house. Act 4.1–4.2 (768–790): mixed metres (32 lines) Ergasilus returns from the harbour rejoicing that he has good news for Hegio. Meanwhile Hegio enters lamenting that he has been tricked. He overhears Ergasilus talking excitedly to himself. Act 4.2 (cont.) (791–832): trochaic septenarii (41 lines) Ergasilus is running along the street shouting that he will knock aside anyone who impedes his progress. He reaches Hegio's door and knocks. Act 4.2 (cont.) (833–836): mixed metres (5 lines) Hegio calls to Ergasilus and asks why he is so excited. Act 4.2 (cont.)–4.3 (838–908): trochaic septenarii (71 lines) Ergasilus seizes Hegio's hand and tells him to prepare a sacrifice and a feast at once. He explains